5 Cool USB-C Gadgets You Should Plug Into Your New iPad

Key Points:

• All current Apple iPad models feature USB-C ports, with Thunderbolt support limited to iPad Pro models, allowing connection to various accessories such as microphones, power banks, and external storage drives.
• The Sennheiser Professional Profile USB-C microphone is highlighted as a top accessory for voice work, offering professional features like mute, gain, and mix controls, priced at $129 or $199 with a boom arm.
• Anker's Laptop Power Bank with 165W output and 25,000 mAh capacity is recommended for charging larger iPads like the iPad Air and iPad Pro, capable of charging an iPad Pro up to 1.4 times and featuring multiple USB ports and a smart display.
• Samsung's portable SSD T7 offers fast read/write speeds (~1GB/s) and comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB sizes, ideal for creators needing extra fast storage, though it is relatively expensive, starting at $274.99.
• The Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub provides a portable workstation solution with HDMI output, multiple USB ports, SD card slots, and 100W power delivery, priced at $79.99 and optimized for various iPad models.
• For stable internet connections, especially when on the move, a USB-C to Ethernet adapter like Belkin’s model ($29.95) offers reliable wired connectivity for gaming, streaming, and video conferencing, with an upgraded version including a 100W passthrough charger.